Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Stratford-upon-Avon travel guide

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With a population of 22.576, Stratford-upon-Avon is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Stratford-upon-Avon to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Stratford-upon-Avon

If you’re looking for affordable options, Sorrento (7-8 Ely Street) and Loxley's Restaurant & Wine Bar (3 Sheep Street) are great picks.

When to visit Stratford-upon-Avon

Stratford-upon-Avon in January
Estimated hotel price
£102
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stratford-upon-Avon in January
Estimated hotel price
£102
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Stratford-upon-Avon

Plane

Although Stratford-upon-Avon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 29 km from Stratford-upon-Avon. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Qatar Airways, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Stratford-upon-Avon departs from Glasgow and takes around 1h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Stratford-upon-Avon is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 133 km from Stratford-upon-Avon. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Plane

Although Stratford-upon-Avon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 29 km from Stratford-upon-Avon. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Qatar Airways, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Stratford-upon-Avon departs from Glasgow and takes around 1h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Stratford-upon-Avon is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 133 km from Stratford-upon-Avon. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Airports near Stratford-upon-Avon

BHXBirmingham
LHRLondon Heathrow
GLOGloucestershire

Airlines serving Stratford-upon-Avon

Lufthansa
Good (8,032 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,524 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,007 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,423 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,396 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,959 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,220 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,592 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,749 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (921 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,794 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,092 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,195 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,399 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (408 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,344 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,445 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,262 reviews)
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Where to stay in Stratford-upon-Avon

Average rates range from around £97 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £123 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Stratford-upon-Avon, with prices from £37 to £523 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Stratford-upon-Avon are about 68% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Stratford-upon-Avon

Most booked hotels in Stratford-upon-Avon

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Broom Hall Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£100+
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Hotel Indigo Stratford Upon Avon By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£111+
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Yha Stratford-Upon-Avon
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£36+
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The Throckmorton
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£64+
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Swan's Nest Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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Crowne Plaza Stratford Upon Avon By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£94+
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Hiring a car in Stratford-upon-Avon

Hiring a car in Stratford-upon-Avon costs £32 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Expect to pay £1.57 per litre in Stratford-upon-Avon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.81 and £25.07. The most frequently booked car type in Stratford-upon-Avon is Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Stratford-upon-Avon costs £32 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Expect to pay £1.57 per litre in Stratford-upon-Avon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.81 and £25.07. The most frequently booked car type in Stratford-upon-Avon is Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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